Mountain Views News          Saturday, June 5, 2010

TRAIL RACE (cont. from page 1)

Team which regularly monitors the trail and provides emergency 
support on race day. Unique features of the Mt. Wilson Trail Race 
include its historical value to the community and a competitive 
course layout for runners. Innovative features involve the use of 
volunteers and support groups, specifically in the preservation of 
the Mt. Wilson Trail.

Mt. Wilson Trail History

The first trail to Mt. Wilson was made by the Gabrielino Indians 
and was used by them when they carried timber from the 
mountains for use in the construction of the San Gabriel Mission 
in 1771. The original “Mt. Wilson Trail” was built in 1864 by 
Benjamin I. Wilson, known as “Don Benito.” In 1889, Harvard 
College established the first observatory on Mt. Wilson. The 
Pacific Electric 
“Red Cars” 
established 
their route to 
Sierra Madre 
in 1906 until 
1950. Literally 
thousands of 
people rode the 
cars to Sierra 
Madre to hike the 
Mt. Wilson Trail.

Largely through 
the efforts of a 
few dedicated and 
ambitious Sierra 
Madre residents, 
the Sierra Madre 
Historical 
Wilderness Area 
was established by 
declaration of the 
City Council on 
January 24, 1967 
and dedicated 
January 27, 1968. 
On October 12, 
1993, the Sierra 
Madre City 
Council included 
the Mt. Wilson 
Trail on the Sierra 
Madre Register of 
Historic Cultural 
Landmarks.

 Additional 
photos of the 
kids race may be 
viewed on page 6.

 

For complete information on this years race, go to www.
MountWilsonTrailRace.com or www.sierramadrenews.net. 

2

CALENDAR

 Mountain Views News Saturday, June 5 2010


Weather Wise

Hope you find something here that catches your eye... or should I say 
ear! While you're at it, tempt your tastebuds with a beverage or bite. 
Support your local musicians and the venues who continue to bring 
them to us. Pass it on....

SUN. 6/6 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH 
PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. Sunday 
BLUES Brunch! http://www.bigbbrenner.com/ 

 

SUN. 6/6 - "OPERA TO BROADWAY" VOCAL PERFORMANCES @ 
CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-
836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Every Sunday evening. Get 
there early - they pack 'em in! 

 

MON. 6/7 - MAX BUDA BAND @ THE OLD TOWNE PUB IN 
PASADENA, 9pm. Corner of Fair Oaks & Union behind the Container 
Store. Enter thru alley off of Holly Ave. 626-577-6583. Chester, Jerry, 
Ted, Bruce, Peter and Nick on noisemakers. An eclectic mix of jazzed-
up rock. One of my favorite bands. Every FIRST Monday night.

 

TUES. 6/8 - ACOUSTIC MUSIC AND BBQ @ MARY'S MARKET & 
CANYON CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON, 6 - 9pm. 561 Woodland 
Ave. 626-355-4534. Cozy venue, yummy food! 

 

EVERY Tuesday Night at "The Brass Elephant / Aztec Hotel" in 
Monrovia - 8pm-midnight - "VEAL OR NO VEAL". Come test your 
Vocal Chops and Try to avoid the Veal Chop! The Amazing Brasstek 
"aka Dave Osti" will be hosting Acoustic Live Karaoke. They provide a 
songlist and if you want to sing a tune Dave will back you up with his 
Amazing Brasstek Guitar. Buy a $1 Raffle Ticket for a chance to play 
"VEAL or NO VEAL" at 12:00 Midnight - the winning ticket will take 
home $20, $40 or a Veal Chop! (which is kinda like the equivalent of 
Let's Make A Deal's DUD.) Wacky Karaoke is what it sounds like to 
me!!! 311 W. Foothill Blvd. 626-358-3231. Full bar.

 

"TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA" @ CAFE 322 with QUIZMASTER MIDGE, 
8pm. $2 per person to play, CASH or gift certificates to the top 3 teams. 
Fun and educational! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. 

....and then immediately following....

TUES. 6/8 - ALUMINUM MARSHMALLOW @ CAFE 322, 9 - 11pm. Be 
there for this public "rehearsal" by Sierra Madre's favorite Independence 
Day band as they hone their chops for the annual 3rd of July concert in 
Memorial Park. But don't tell, the band doesn't want anyone to know!

 

"WEDNESDAY NIGHT PLATTER PARTY" @ THE BUCCANEER, 
9pm. Bring your favorite vinyl records and play an entire side on 
the house turntable, commercial free! 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 
626-355-9045. 

 

THURS. 6/10 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN 
SOUTH PASADENA, 6 - 9pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. Burgers, 
Brews & BLUES Every Thursday. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/ 

 

FRI. 6/11 - The MELLOW D'z (DAVE OSTI AND DEANNA COGAN) 
@ THE MAYAN BAR (inside the Aztec Hotel) in MONROVIA, 6 - 9pm 
Happy Hour. 311 W. Foothill Blvd. 626-358-3231. NO COVER. Full bar, 
coldest beer in town! Classic Rock and beyond! Every Friday. http://
www.myspace.com/themellowdeees 

 

SAT. 6/12 - I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. @ THE FRET HOUSE IN COVINA, 
8pm. 309 N. Citrus Ave. (626) 339-7020. $15. Americana. "I See Hawks 
are indeed one of California’s unique treasures.” - Dave Alvin

 

SUN. 6/13 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN 
SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. 
Sunday BLUES Brunch! http://www.bigbbrenner.com/ 

 

SUN. 6/13 - "OPERA TO BROADWAY" VOCAL PERFORMANCES @ 
CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-
836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Every Sunday evening. Get 
there early - they pack 'em in! 

 

"TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA" @ CAFE 322 with QUIZMASTER 
MIDGE, 8pm. $2 per person to play, CASH or gift certificates to the top 
3 teams. Fun and educational! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. 

 

EVERY Tuesday Night at "The Brass Elephant / Aztec Hotel" in Monrovia 
- 8pm-midnight - "VEAL OR NO VEAL". Come test your Vocal Chops 
and Try to avoid the Veal Chop! The Amazing Brasstek "aka Dave Osti" 
will be hosting Acoustic Live Karaoke. They provide a songlist and if you 
want to sing a tune Dave will back you up with his Amazing Brasstek 
Guitar. Buy a $1 Raffle Ticket for a chance to play "VEAL or NO VEAL" 
at 12:00 Midnight - the winning ticket will take home $20, $40 or a Veal 
Chop! (which is kinda like the equivalent of Let's Make A Deal's DUD.) 
Wacky Karaoke is what it sounds like to me!!! 311 W. Foothill Blvd. 626-
358-3231. Full bar.

 

"WEDNESDAY NIGHT PLATTER PARTY" @ THE BUCCANEER, 
9pm. Bring your favorite vinyl records and play an entire side on 
the house turntable, commercial free! 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 
626-355-9045. 

 

THURS. 6/17 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN 
SOUTH PASADENA, 6 - 9pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. Burgers, 
Brews & BLUES Every Thursday. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/ 

 

FRI. 6/18 - The MELLOW D'z (DAVE OSTI AND DEANNA COGAN) 
@ THE MAYAN BAR (inside the Aztec Hotel) in MONROVIA, 6 - 9pm 
Happy Hour. 311 W. Foothill Blvd. 626-358-3231. NO COVER. Full bar, 
coldest beer in town! Classic Rock and beyond! Every Friday. http://
www.myspace.com/themellowdeees 

 

FRI. 6/18 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES "DANCE PARTY" @ CAFE 
322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm - Midnite. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 
626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. R&B, Disco, Motown, 
Rock, Blues.

 

FRI. 6/18 - AMERICAN CATAPULT @ THE BLACK WATCH PUB IN 
UPLAND, 10pm. 497 N. Central Ave. 909-981-6069. Looks like beer, 
wine & cider only. Good reviews from folks who like British dive bars 
- how can you go wrong? Love the band - lots of catchy, original rock 
tunes.

 

SAT. 6/19 - COW BOP @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 
322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar & great Italian food. 
Cowboy Jazz, Western Bebop. PintoPammy on vocals. Lots of fun! http://
www.cowbop.com/

 

SUN. 6/20 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN 
SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. 
Sunday BLUES Brunch! http://www.bigbbrenner.com/ 

 

SUN. 6/20 - "OPERA TO BROADWAY" VOCAL PERFORMANCES @ 
CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-
836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Every Sunday evening. Get 
there early - they pack 'em in! 

 

SUN. 6/20 - THE LATE BLOOMERS @ THE COFFEE GALLERY 
BACKSTAGE IN ALTADENA, 7pm. 2029 N. Lake Ave. 626-398-7917. 
$18. "An acoustic folk-rock band who cut their teeth on the music of 
Dylan and Neil Young while still in high school in the sixties and have 
since found their own sound by putting their individual stamp on 
favorites from that era. All four are accomplished vocalists and pleasing 
harmonies dominate the sets. Dan Ames, Gayle Bluemel (Sierra Madre 
Elementary's Principal), Ross (Debe) Johnsen, and Scott Shepherd."

 

"TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA" @ CAFE 322 with QUIZMASTER MIDGE, 
8pm. $2 per person to play, CASH or gift certificates to the top 3 teams. 
Fun and educational! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. 

 

EVERY Tuesday Night at The Brass Elephant / Aztec Hotel in Monrovia 
- 8pm-midnight - "VEAL OR NO VEAL". Come test your Vocal Chops 
and Try to avoid the Veal Chop! The Amazing Brasstek "aka Dave Osti" 
will be hosting Acoustic Live Karaoke. They provide a songlist and 
if you want to sing a tune Dave will back you up with his Amazing 
Brasstek Guitar. Buy a $1 Raffle Ticket for a chance to play "VEAL or 
NO VEAL" at 12:00 Midnight - the winning ticket will take home $20, 
$40 or a Veal Chop! (which is kinda like the equivalent of Let's Make 
A Deal's DUD.) Wacky Karaoke is what it sounds like to me!!! 311 W. 
Foothill Blvd. 626-358-3231. Full bar.

 

WED. 6/23 - WRECK 'N' SOW @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 
- 11pm. Bluegrass. Note: There might be a discrepancy with this date - 
could be 6/30. Call ahead to confirm...

 

"WEDNESDAY NIGHT PLATTER PARTY" @ THE BUCCANEER, 
9pm. Bring your favorite vinyl records and play an entire side on 
the house turntable, commercial free! 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 
626-355-9045. 

 

THURS. 6/24 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN 
SOUTH PASADENA, 6 - 9pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. Burgers, 
Brews & BLUES Every Thursday. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/ 

 

Please remember to call and verify all info. before making plans. 
Everything is subject to change. This is show biz, after all... 

 

Hope to see you out & about, SierraMadreSue sierramadresue@yahoo.
com 

FOR EVEN MORE COOL SHOWS & INFO., CHECK OUT THESE 
SITES: 

http://cafe322.com/ 

http://www.frethouse.com/

http://www.myspace.com/piratedive (SORRY KIDS - NO BANDS AT 
THE BUC UNTIL WE GET A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN)

http://www.coffeegallery.com/home.html 

http://www.myspace.com/americanarootsla 


SIERRA MADRE’S FARMERS 
MARKET!

5-Day Forecast 

Sierra Madre, Ca.

Wednesday 3-7 pm 

Fresh vegetables and seasonal fruits from California family farms. Specialty 
foods, vegetarian and vegan dishes, ethnic foods and hot food - Everything you’ll 
find at the farmers market has been made or picked fresh, is pesticide-free and 
preservative-free. Free public parking on Mariposa. 

 Mon: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 70s 

 Tues: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 70s

 Wed: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 70s 

 Thur: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 70s 

 Fri: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 70s 
Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service

SANTA ANITA OFFERS DAD’S 
DAY BBQ BUFFET,

RIBS, STEAK, CHICKEN for 

JUNE 20th FATHER’S DAY FARE 

 Santa Anita Park has announced it will offer a terrific Father’s 
Day package in its world-renowned FrontRunner Restaurant, 
which will include barbequed ribs, steak, chicken, brats, shrimp, 
pizza, fish tacos, salads, sides and dessert on Father’s Day, June 
20. 

 It’s being billed as “Dad’s Day BBQ Buffet,” and it will provide 
families with a great way to enjoy a great meal and a great time 
at the The Great Race Place. 

 In addition to the afore mentioned food items, fans attending 
the Dad’s Day event will receive Club House admission, parking 
and a racing program for just $29.95 per person. Teens will be 
admitted for $19.95 and kids aged three to 11 will be included 
for $9.95. 

 Simulcast racing from Hollywood Park and tracks across 
North America will be available throughout the day. Gates will 
open at 10:45 a.m. and the Dad’s Day Buffet will be open from 
noon to 3 p.m. 

 Additionally, Santa Anita will offer a large selection of beers, 
wines and cocktails, all served from FrontRunner’s one-of-
a-kind 215 foot-long bar. Make your reservations now by 
calling (626) 574-6480. For more information on the Dad’s Day 
Barbeque Buffet, go to www.santaanita.com.


"The Color of Sound" Art Exhibit - Sierra 
Madre City Hall

Mark your calendars for the next City Hall 
Art Exhibit, The featured artist, is Stan 
Kazanjian. 

Date: June 11, 2010

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

City Hall Council Chambers

Exhibition will be on display at the Sierra 
Madre City Hall starting Friday, May 27 
through 

July 23, 2010. 

Live from Burger Continental 

The Harvey Hyde Show

535 So. Lake Ave. Pasadena (626) 792 - 6634

The Trail is an 8.6 mile uphill journey. 
(above) Below, Sierra Madre Mayor Pro 
Tem John Buchanan congratulates Dr. 
Bill White. Photos by Dean Lee.


Every Thursday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hard-hitting, High impact sports talk radio

KSHP Las Vegas - 1400 AM

St. Rita Drama ClubpresentsWHEN: Friday • June 4 & Saturday • June 5 at 7PM 
& Sunday • June 6 at 5PMWHERE: St. Rita’s O’Malley Hall 
322 N Baldwin Ave, Sierra Madre, CA 91024Admission is FREE!!
A great family show that all ages will enjoy!
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and experience the magical world of Wonderland!
A world filled with great songs and dances, outrageous action and surprises! 
Thanks From The Trail Race Chair:

May 31, 2010

Dear Editor:

 On Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, nearly 300 people 
completed one of the most arduous athletic events around: 
the 2010 Mt. Wilson Trail Race. 

 This sporting event, which dates to 1908 and thus is the 
second oldest race in California, requires participants to run 
from downtown Sierra Madre to Orchard Camp, halfway up 
Mt. Wilson and back again, a length of 8.6 miles and a vertical 
gain of 2,100 feet. The trail is a single track most of the way up 
and there are drops of 200 to 300 feet.

 This annual event brought many organizations together to 
bring to the community “a celebration of the trail.” Sierra 
Madre Civic Club provided registration and finish line 
volunteers. Sierra Madre Police Department saw to a safe 
course all the way up to the trailhead from Kersting Court. 
Sierra Madre Volunteer Firefighters patched up those 
participants who suffered cuts and bruises from falls. And 
Sierra Madre Search & Rescue had 25 members up on the 
trail to see to the runners’ safety. The City of Sierra Madre’s 
Community Services Department, in conjunction with the 
Mt. Wilson Trail Race Committee, saw to all the logistics.

 The MWTR Committee congratulates men’s winner Kevin 
Chaves, who completed the challenging course in a fantastic 
time of 58:30 and women’s winner Sharon Pevsner, who in 
finishing with a time of 1:19, captured yet another MWTR 
title. (Prior to the adults finishing the race, some 150 kids 
from 3 to 12 ran the MWTR’s Kids’ Race, a one mile fun run 
up Baldwin Avenue and back.)

 The Mt. Wilson Trail Race embodies the unique importance 
of maintaining community, reminding us of our rich history 
and keeping fit. I hope Mountain Views readers will join us 
for the race next year – Saturday, May 28, 2011.

Pete Siberell

Chair, Mt. Wilson Trail Race Committee

Sierra Madre, CA

THIRST FOR PEACE AND PATIENCE 

WOMEN TAKE THE PLUNGE AT SIERRA 
MADRE RETREAT JUNE 26

 What unites a local Buddhist priest, a Catholic ministry and 
women from all spiritual backgrounds for a day in Sierra Madre?

 "A thirst for peace and patience in our everyday lives," say Karen 
Maezen Miller, a Zen Buddhist priest, Sierra Madre resident and 
the host of a one-day retreat called the Mother's Plunge at Mater 
Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center, 700 N. Sunnyside Ave, on 
Saturday, June 26 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

 Miller, also a wife and mother, is the author of two books about 
spirituality in everyday life: "Hand Wash Cold: Care Instructions 
for an Ordinary Life" and "Momma Zen: Walking the Crooked 
Path of Motherhood." She started leading one-day retreats at the 
request of women who had read her first book about the spiritual 
lessons in parenting. Her first retreat was held last June at Mater 
Dolorosa and has inspired a string of successful retreats across 
the country.

 "Although my perspective is Buddhist, life's lessons are universal. 
Our common experience unites us," she says.

 Sharing interfaith wisdom and practical guidance, the Mother's 
Plunge program includes beginning meditation, gentle yoga, 
and meditative walks. The program concludes with a tour of 
Miller's 100-year-old backyard Japanese garden, a Sierra Madre 
landmark.

 Attendance is also open to non-mothers and men. "Men who 
attend are very welcome and benefit fully," she notes. "Anyone 
who performs caregiving work will be refreshed." 

 Registration for the day, including lunch, is $75. The program 
intentionally ends at 3:30 p.m. so attendees can bring renewed 
focus to their priorities at home.

"Like making dinner," Miller explains.

For more information and registration, visit www.
karenmaezenmiller.com

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